Organizers of the Republican National Convention have canceled all speeches and program activities for Monday beyond the official business that must be conducted under party rules. Monday’s session is expected to run from approximately 4 p.m. EDT to 6:30 p.m. EDT. Items of business were expected to include:

n Constitute the convention

n Secure report of credentials committee

n Adopt rules for the convention

n Elect officers for the convention

n Adopt party platform

The schedule for the rest of the four-day convention was to be determined on a day-by-day basis.